Recommendations on updating appliances

[UFO]

We are looking to replace our 15+ year old fridge, electric stove/oven, and dishwasher with the goal of updating the look and adding some appeal to our unit when we sell in the next 12-24 months. Stainless or stainless/look would be great, our current setup is white and looking tired.

So we don't want to go out and buy all new top end stuff obviously. Looking for good value stuff, used for 1-3 years is perfectly fine as long as it works well and looks good. Looking to spend no more than $1000 on the set of appliances, but obviously less is better. We could piece out a setup from the Brick for that price, but it doesn't look much better than what we currently have and the only benefit is that we can say its 'new'.

Aside from scouring Craigslist, anybody have any recommendations on reputable appliance dealers or leads on where to look?

[tiger_handheld]

Trail Appliances

Also I recall seeing some sort of appliance warehouse type of place in surrey. Can't remember exact details or it might be my imagination. worth a google search. They sold used appliances

[dinosaur]

Use appliances are okay. Used ovens fair a lot better than fridges and its near impossible to fine a good working dishwasher.

I buy most of my stuff at Dial-An-Appliance in New West. Cheap...decent quality...3 month warranty.

Their inventory changes daily so you may want to call ahead and see what they have.

[Gridlock]

If you are selling your unit, and going for top dollar you have one thing to consider: are your appliances shitty? Do you think you'll get more money for having good appliances?

If yes, then slam the trio on your brick card, sell your unit and pay off the card. Depot/Brick/Sears/Future...pick it and stick it.

Most people want a set of appliances. I don't get it myself, but most do. I personally want the best of the three for the dollar and the guys that make a nicer dishwasher don't necessarily make a great fridge.

I'm sorry, but at $330 including tax a piece you aren't solving the appliance issue for your condo, you are at best delaying it. Bang the 3g's on your card a day before listing and deliver in time for pictures.

[Selanne_200]

Honestly, less than 1000 on the three biggest piece of appliances will not get you very far even when you're looking at getting it used. Like what gridlock said, if you're serious about selling, then fork out maybe around 2000-2500, get some nicer appliances and if you're still paying mortgages on the house, the interests you save by a quick sale will more than make up for the appliance costs than if it takes a much longer time to sell

[UFO]

Originally Posted by Gridlock

If you are selling your unit, and going for top dollar you have one thing to consider: are your appliances shitty? Do you think you'll get more money for having good appliances?

If yes, then slam the trio on your brick card, sell your unit and pay off the card. Depot/Brick/Sears/Future...pick it and stick it.

Most people want a set of appliances. I don't get it myself, but most do. I personally want the best of the three for the dollar and the guys that make a nicer dishwasher don't necessarily make a great fridge.

I'm sorry, but at $330 including tax a piece you aren't solving the appliance issue for your condo, you are at best delaying it. Bang the 3g's on your card a day before listing and deliver in time for pictures.

Thanks for everybody's input. I had checked out Trail, but they are going to be overbudget for what we are looking for. Thanks for the lead dino, I'll put it on my list to check out.

We aren't really looking to solve any problems long term. The current original appliances are dated, and look the part, but function absolutely fine. If we weren't planning to move, we'd have no problems continuing on with them. The main thing is just updating the look and freshening up the kitchen (along with a couple of other small projects I've got planned).

When we eventually list/sell, we are hoping the reno's in our unit along with the new(er) appliances will make it more appealing vs. other units in the building, and not necessarily aiming to get top dollar back, so we are looking at this appliance cost as a sunk cost. So in this regard, the less we sink, the better. Given our area and building, I don't expect quick sales to happen even with brand new top of the line pimptastic appliances.

[604STIG]

There are some places that sell new, but scratch and dent appliances. Sears Outlet in Burnaby (in front of Lougheed mall) comes to mind. There's also a place in Langley that deals in this stuff, sorry, don't remember their name right now.

Just go over the appliances and make sure to pick out ones where the scratches or dents are in places that won't ever be seen. ie. If the fridge goes next to a wall make sure that the damage is on the wall side of the fridge.

[meme405]

+1 Sears outlet. Still a new appliance with full warranty and for a good price.

Their selection greatly varies however...

[Zedbra]

I would get a good dishwasher - these are a bit more of a nuisance to replace and is something people are willing to easily settle. Then I'd sink budget into a stove/oven to match. I bought an excellent stainless Bosch dishwasher years ago from Futureshop for $440 - quiet and effective

Afterwards, replace the fridge if you need to, but perhaps leave the "new appliances" to those two. People can be particular about what they like for a fridge, so maybe leave that option to the new owner. Personally, I will always get a fridge now that makes ice and has water.

[Gumby]

Originally Posted by UFO

Thanks for everybody's input. I had checked out Trail, but they are going to be overbudget for what we are looking for. Thanks for the lead dino, I'll put it on my list to check out.

Before you write off Trail Appliances, did you know they are willing match other advertised prices (in most cases)?

Only exception is if the competitor's price is less than Trail's "cost" price. For example, Future Shop buys 1000 LG fridges for $500 each and sells them for $550. But Trail doesn't normally carry the fridge, and can only get them from LG for $600 each. Trail won't PM Future Shop and sell it to you for $550 (at a loss).

[Manic!]

Vinyl wrap your fridge for a new look. Refrigerator Wraps ? AR WRAPS

[UFO]

Originally Posted by Gumby

Before you write off Trail Appliances, did you know they are willing match other advertised prices (in most cases)?

Only exception is if the competitor's price is less than Trail's "cost" price. For example, Future Shop buys 1000 LG fridges for $500 each and sells them for $550. But Trail doesn't normally carry the fridge, and can only get them from LG for $600 each. Trail won't PM Future Shop and sell it to you for $550 (at a loss).

Thanks for that. I wasn't aware, but also don't think we'll stretch our budget to that point. If Trail won't PM below their cost, why wouldn't I just buy from the cheaper place? I'm not sure what Trail would offer me to justify spending the extra cash in that hypothetical circumstance.

I think used is really the only way we're going to hit our price point. If we were planning to stay here and use the appliances for 3-5+ years then buying new would be a worthwhile consideration for us. I like the vinyl wrap idea, starting to think along my wavelength

[T4RAWR]

sell the place as is.

clean up the appliances as best as you can

knock off a few g's for the cost of replacing all of them.

[miss_crayon]

Unless your appliances are on its last leg..I'd say just wait it out and sell your place as is. Chances are if the appliances need upgrading..the suite itself will need it too and most buyers nowadays will want to put in their own upgrades. A couple thousand in upgrades isn't going to make your property sell for a better price unless it's quite significant (opening up walls, flooring, new cabinets etc etc as an example)

However, if you are for sure looking to change it up..places like other mentioned are good places to check out. We went to trail appliances and they were really great. A nice tip we had was to purchase appliances with minor defects as a small scratch/dent on the back side (or somewhere not visible to the eye). There would be discounts on those appliances because of something so minor and it wasn't even a defect with the product itself.
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[finbar]

If they're working tart 'em up with a bit of paint.

Over the years I've seen move ins tear out new work for their own taste. Kitchens and baths head up the list.

Clean the hell out of the place so it shows well.
A little caulk, a little paint,
make it look like what it ain't!

Use the appliance budget for this.

[punkwax]

If you don't mind the likelihood of having mismatched appliances, some places will clear out dented product. Great deals can be had, especially when it's a side that can be hidden by your counters.

[UFO]

We've done some updates along the way, new floors and new paint all around within the last 5 years. The whole building has had new rainscreen and new windows put in a couple years ago.

I've observed the best deals with scratch and dent appliances are usually on higher end pieces that are way out of our budget. Usually the cheaper/entry level stuff they'll knock off hundred bucks maybe

Once again we're just hoping to be a bit more competitive in our building by having these various upgrades done, not necessarily looking for top dollar. But I would rather spend a grand now (may have to up to 1500 by the looks of things) and make the overall package more appealing as opposed to knocking 5g's off the asking price and then some once the offers start coming

[Gumby]

Originally Posted by UFO

Thanks for that. I wasn't aware, but also don't think we'll stretch our budget to that point. If Trail won't PM below their cost, why wouldn't I just buy from the cheaper place? I'm not sure what Trail would offer me to justify spending the extra cash in that hypothetical circumstance.

I agree with you - if you're only buying 2-3 appliances, and you can accept delivery immediately, I'd just go to a cheaper place.

If you're buying a large number of appliances though, it's convenient to just buy them from one retailer, pay 1 delivery fee and have them all delivered at the same time. In my case, Trail was able to offer discounts on other items to offset the items that they couldn't sell below their cost. I also don't need my appliances until Oct/Nov, so they're able to keep the agreed upon price after I paid a deposit.

[Cassijon]

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